Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School is a primary school in Durham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 18th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2012, report published 6 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils are happy to attend Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School. Leaders and staff have created a caring culture. Pupils feel safe and confident to share their ideas and opinions. Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to develop their independence through a range of leadership roles. For example, the eco-warriors minimise the schools' energy use, and the Christian Character Committee welcomes new pupils to school. The school's Christian ethos and community spirit help pupils learn how to be a good citizen. Staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils generally behave well in lessons. Pupils know the difference between bullying and disagreements. Leaders help pupils understand how to resolve friendship issues. They support pupils in discussing their feelings and listening to others. Bullying does not happen often. When it does happen, teachers deal with it quickly. Leaders ensure that pupils have a range of opportunities to develop as well-rounded young people. Pupils learn financial skills, such as how to budget. They learn about mental well-being and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. A range of trips and visits extend pupils' experiences and deepen their learning. For example, pupils recently visited a local university and enjoyed the chance to play with the orchestra.
What the school should improve
- The curriculums for some subjects are new. Leaders should review the implementation of newly introduced curriculums to ensure that the work given to pupils enables them to achieve highly in these subjects.
- Some pupils use derogatory language during social time and show a lack of respect and understanding towards others. This is not consistently addressed. Leaders should take further action to enable all pupils to behave well and to address the use of derogatory language more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Finchale Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Durham Gilesgate Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lysa Grieve
- Phone
- 01913865975
- Address
- Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 114274
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.